newspaper in a 1986 Masters preview, the
description helping to fuel the ‘Golden Bear’s’
fire en route to his sixth Masters and record
18th major win.
If Fowler is to transform from popular
player to regular winner and major champion
it seems the need to develop a harder edge
could prove the difference, and he need look
no further than two of his closest mates
on Tour.
Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are both
friendly and popular players like Fowler, but
both possess a more obvious competitive
edge and willingness to step on the throat of
an opponent on the way to victory than their
Spring Break companion.
Spieth’s play goes to another level when
faced with big moments and has no problem
taking down a friend or former teammate in
the process. At The Open at Royal Birkdale
last year, the former World No.1 went head-
to-head with Matt Kuchar, a past teammate
who like Fowler is considered one of the nicest
men on Tour. And while Spieth acknowledged
watching Kuchar console his family after the
loss was difficult he showed him no mercy
COVER STORY
WATCH: RICKIE FOWLER
SHOOT 61 TO WIN THE
HERO CHALLENGE.
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